Scamblesby Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Old Main Road
Scamblesby
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 9XG
Phone 01507343629
Reference Number 120584

Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school has made significant strides in providing an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, which has led to high expectations and positive outcomes for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The fostering of strong relationships between pupils and staff contributes to a happy learning environment where pupils feel supported and valued. Notable strengths include the effective early years provision which prepares children well for their transition to Year 1, and the strong emphasis on reading, where pupils quickly learn to read accurately and enjoy a diverse range of texts. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning the consistency of teaching practices in mixed-age classes and the need for more precise assessment systems in foundation subjects to ensure gaps in pupils' understanding are swiftly addressed.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 52
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 67.31%
Girls: 32.69%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 34.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 17.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 14

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 2 6
2 5 3 8
3 3 1 4
4 9 1 10
5 6 2 8
6 1 5 6

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 96.2%
White & Black (African) 1.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 05 Mar 2024
Date Report
05 Mar 2024 School inspection:
29 Mar 2022 School inspection
10 Nov 2016 Short inspection
23 Feb 2012 Full inspection:
02 Feb 2009 Full inspection:
07 Mar 2006 Full inspection:
05 Jul 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong ambition and high expectations for all students
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND
  • Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum
  • Positive relationships between pupils and staff
  • Strong emphasis on reading with a diverse range of texts
  • Well-prepared early years provision

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistency in teaching practices in mixed-age classes
  • Assessment systems in foundation subjects are not sufficiently precise

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 101

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.3
Writing 0.7
Maths -3.6

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 7 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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The Donington-on-Bain School
Main Road, Donington-on-Bain, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9TJ
3.62 miles
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East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6QQ
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